North Korea
Definition
North Korea is a country located on the northern half of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia. It is a totalitarian state led by a single-party communist regime.
Analogy
Think of North Korea as a strict parent who closely monitors and controls every aspect of their child's life, making all decisions for them without giving much freedom or independence.
Related terms
Kim Jong-un: The current supreme leader of North Korea since 2011.
Juche: A political ideology developed in North Korea that emphasizes self-reliance and isolation from the international community.
Propaganda: Information, often biased or misleading, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view.
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